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Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on August 29, 2019
Apartments for rent in Detroit: What will $1,200 get you?1 Lafayette Plaisance St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Detroit?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Detroit if you're on a budget of up to $1,200/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1 Lafayette Plaisance St. (Lafayette Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,118/month, this 705-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1 Lafayette Plaisance St.

The unit has a dishwasher and air conditioning. Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool, on-site laundry and a gym. The rental is cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

9000 E. Jefferson Ave. (Joseph Barry Subdivision)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 9000 E. Jefferson Ave. It's listed for $1,120/month for its 1,030 square feet.

The building has garage parking and on-site laundry. You can also expect a walk-in closet, a balcony and a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $250 pet fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1533 Ash St. (Briggs)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 1533 Ash St. that's going for $1,200/month.

Expect to find in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring, a renovated kitchen and a dishwasher in the residence. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

500 River Place Drive (Rivertown)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 960-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's located at 500 River Place Drive. It's also listed for $1,200/month.

The building has a gym and assigned parking. You can also expect to find a walk-in closet in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1533 W. Hancock St. (Woodbridge)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 1533 W. Hancock St., here's a 900-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,200/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. Expect a $35 application fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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